Custom Construction combined with Coastal Comfort in THE GLADES, Panama City Beach, Florida... One fifty-two Grand Heron Drive is an exceptional, custom-built residence which departs from the mass-produced, offering craftsmanship and architectural detail designed for secure and tranquil living, all with a large saltwater pool, Sundance Spa, idyllic water views -- AND all on ONE LEVEL. This COMFORTABLE home with its split bedroom floor plan showcases OPENNESS as soon as you enter the handsomely landscaped, large CIRCLE driveway. Step inside the beautiful leaded pattern-glass door and observe neutral porcelain tile throughout the home, a flowing floor plan that displays the elegance of high ceilings, crown molding, 2x6 construction, deep PLANTATION SHUTTERS, arched openings, and LOTS of LIGHT! HVAC is a 2023 Trane 4-ton and Trane 5-ton heater which is enough energy to heat and cool this large high ceiling home. SOLAR PANELS were bought and installed in 2015 and have 28 panels making enough electricity to accommodate at least half of monthly FPL bills. The Panels are on a Wi-Fi program aligned with internet that shows if any panel is not producing. A new wind mitigation report showing hurricane improvements has led to significant insurance savings with a new insurance company. All standard doors, French doors, garage doors, and windows are hurricane rated and very durable...never have to be painted. The acrylic block bathroom windows all have hurricane rated panels that are easy to put up, and the beautiful stained glass and wood front door has hurricane rated fabric that is also easy to install. All doors have new Schlage locks with key or keypad access. The LARGE MAIN LIVING area includes a FIREPLACE, updated with a Dimplex electric insert and lighted, built in glass display shelves to showcase your exquisite collections. LARGE formal dining space opens into the living area with French door views to the pool. The PRIMARY suite showcases a seating area, two walk in closets, a large light-filled bathroom with separate vanities, and both a tub and spacious shower. The three bedroom guest wing adjacent to the family room has a Leaf antenna as a second Wi-Fi connection. Don't need a fourth bedroom? A generous area includes a LARGE, flexible-use room that might serve as an office for TWO and/or an area for artists to create. The KITCHEN has BEAUTIFUL CABINETRY, wall oven, and an ISLAND that includes a BREAKFAST BAR and PREP SINK. A Simplisafe moisture detection system is in place and on a 24 hour monitoring system under sink and water heater. The space flows to a breakfast area then into the FAMILY ROOM with easy access to the pool deck. The laundry area is large with storage closets, extra refrigerator, and the built-in ironing board. Now out to the LARGE, screen-enclosed pool accessible from several points in the home...with plenty of surrounding space for poolside dining and lounging. The pool is heated, has Hayward equipment, and with its copper lines, chlorine use is minimal. The 2025-installed screen POOL ENCLOSURE enhances the picturesque pond views. Rain gutters and a sprinkler system that includes adjustable bubblers are in place. The GARAGE has spaces for VEHICLES, golf cart, and/or work tables and equipment; pull-down stairs leads to floored storage above. With a location SOUTH of the soon to be six-lane Panama City Beach Parkway ...sooo close to the beach, this home and beautiful community with its LOW fees which includes trash pick up are within minutes of the Sugar Shore and Emerald Waters with three major access points, two at lighted intersections for safety and convenience. Shopping, fine & casual dining, entertainment, and medical facilities including a NEW branch of Tallahassee Memorial, are minutes away. All levels of school are nearby as is Gulf Coast College AND a branch of FSU. DUPLIN Winery and its LIVE MUSIC and beautiful gift shop is just a golf cart ride away! Come join the fun!